Without a doubt, blockchain, as one of the most valuable technological advancements, has been introduced over the past decade and has played a significant role in the industrial revolution. The emergence of other technologies derived from blockchain, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and the...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms can be employed to enhance the security of the blockchain networks in the era of industry 4.0. Smart contracts, powered by blockchain, can be developed by using the AI capabilities. These contracts can execute themselves based on predefined conditions,...

We propose a taxonomy of cybercrime on the Ethereum blockchain and examine how cybercrime impacts victims' risk-taking and returns. Our difference-in-differences analysis of a sample of victims and matched non-victims suggests that victims increase their long-term total risk-taking and earn...